Bourbon and Distillery News For December 29, 2025

Join Ed & Dean as we discuss all the latest bourbon and distillery news!

This week's Bourbon and Distillery News takes a deeper look at the renewed debate over alcohol and cardiovascular health sparked by a recent American Heart Association review and examined by The New York Times. In addition, we explore Suntory Global Spirits' decision to pause production at Beam's Clermont distillery, highlight Heaven Hill Brands' 90th anniversary, share encouraging Irish whiskey export and tourism data, and cover the Kentucky Distillers' Association's 2026 Leadership Academy class. Tune in for all the details!

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